177. Yesterday and today
YesterdayShe was the bride of enthusiasm.
    Today
She is the widow of hope.
    Yesterday
She was the bride of humility.
    Today
She is the widow of humiliation.
    Yesterday
She was the bride of confidence.
    Today
She is the widow of doubt.
Sri Chinmoy, The Dance of Life, part 4, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1973